Classification: Internal
Job Description: Kanban Lead – Oracle APEX
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Kanban Lead with strong Oracle APEX expertise to lead continuous delivery initiatives while driving efficient flow-based execution across Oracle APEX application development and support teams. The role combines Lean/Kanban leadership, technical depth in Oracle APEX, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure predictable delivery and value realization.
Kanban & Delivery Leadership
- Lead and coach cross-functional teams operating in a Kanban / flow-based model
- Establish, monitor, and optimize Kanban boards, WIP limits, and flow policies
- Analyze and improve flow metrics (Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, Flow Efficiency)
- Facilitate Kanban ceremonies:
oReplenishment & commitment meetings
oDaily flow reviews
oService delivery reviews
oOperations & risk review
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and data-driven insights
- Ensure adherence to Kanban best practices while adapting to organizational needs
Oracle APEX Technical Responsibilities
- Act as the technical anchor for Oracle APEX application development and enhancements
- Guide teams on:
oAPEX architecture & best practices
oSQL / PL-SQL design and optimization
oIntegration patterns with Oracle DB, REST APIs, and external systems
- Review design and code for:
Classification: Internal
oMaintainability
oPerformance
oSecurity standards
- Support production issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution
- Coordinate deployments and releases in a continuous delivery model
Stakeholder & Product Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects
- Help maintain backlog health, prioritization, and readiness
- Manage incoming work using Kanban classes of service:
oExpedite
oFixed Date
oStandard
oIntangible
- Ensure requirement traceability from intake through delivery
- Communicate delivery status, risks, and improvements transparently to stakeholders Governance & Metrics
Required Skills & Experience
Agile / Kanban
- 5+ years of experience in Agile delivery roles
- Strong hands-on experience implementing Kanban in enterprise environments
- Deep understanding of:
oLean principles
oFlow-based systems
oDemand vs capacity management
- Experience scaling Kanban across multiple teams or services is a plus
Oracle APEX / Technical
- 4+ years of hands-on Oracle APEX development
- Strong proficiency in:
oOracle APEX (latest versions preferred)
oSQL and PL-SQL
oOracle Database
oRESTful services integration
oAuthentication & authorization
oPerformance tuning and debugging
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for Oracle APEX is preferred
